Sage advice from a grandfather to his grandson

Marital Advice to my Grandson Joel: Peter Davidson

You’ve decided it’s time to take that all-important plunge called marriage but you are a novice at the proper protocols to follow in order to keep your life on the straight and narrow after you say your I DO’S. Author Peter Davidson has created what you might say is a guide to making sure that you, the newest soon to be groom own up to following the rules, making sure you that say and do the right things in times of stress, or anytime during your marriage as you too should follow his sage wisdom and advice. So, let’s begin with Marital Wisdom Passed Down for Generations: These important points you need to read for yourself on pages 3-6. But, to get you started I’ll share some of his thoughts that might put you on the road to well success: The key to a successful marriage is to always pick up your socks off the floor. Break only one law at a time. Even if you have a headache, don’t turn her down is she wants to have sex. The rest you’re on your own. Wedding planning is next but if you’re smart and I know you are let her take the lead, lead her be the star of the show and your role as husband is to show up, look nice and repeat the words I DO, on cue. Planning it: STAY OUT OF IT! Your role as Peter tells Joel about his soon to be wife Abby, is let her plan it. She might ask your opinion about something but you need to figure out what the answer should be beforehand. The next chapter that you need to read carefully yourself is settling into married life: Compatibility or compromise: the importance of the direction of the toilet paper role is the lesson learned in this area! Bragging rights is interesting, as you want your wife to be able to tell her friends that you are great at helping her around the house. Choose simple duties like vacuuming the carpets or floors. You can even move the clothes hamper, wastebasket or bathroom scale before vacuuming. Imagine the accolades that will follow! Bedroom Bliss has a smell to it so you will have to cope with it yourself. Very important: when your wife asks your opinion about how her butt looks in a dress make sure that your response is not negative. Be sure to say I like it, it looks great or when she restyles her hair be careful to tell her how wonderful she looks.

Something my mom perfected and I’ve learned over the years is the famous LOOK! If you and your wife or in this case Abby are out for dinner and having a great time and she is giving you the steely eyed-clinched jaw scowl that means you are in trouble and did something wrong. You need to quickly interpret the meaning, which could mean: stop swearing, stopping telling the same stories, or even you have been ignoring me or something else. But, don’t fear, when you are alone you’ll learn the reason. Let the training begin will teach all of your husbands the rules for not doing something like the television is too loud, telling the same story over again, or don’t wear your favorite underwear with holes in them: Unacceptable. The chapter I loved the best is Female Shopping Logic, which focuses on the rules, and shopping strategies and philosophies. One thing I learned is that when I go shopping with my husband he goes his way and I go mine. In this way I can get what I want, go to the register and pay for my items before he even chooses one thing or sees what I’ve bought. Telling him afterwards that I used my points at this store to get a huge discount. Having someone tag along as Abby realizes puts a crimp in her shopping style. Read the solution on pages 57- 58 and memorize them for the next time you go shopping.

Your Wife, The entrepreneur is followed by Her Silent, But Very Loud Language which focuses on body language that reveals messages you are receiving from her or other people. Thumbs up is a good thing, A-Okay you done good, one way or the other way, the wife is determined to change this guy’s behavior. Learn after reading the rest the meaning of Winking, Voice, Eyes Silence, which could be deadly, and frying pan, hands arms, leaning and touching. The story about the ring he bought for your grandmother is priceless as it holds meaning since the sands of time. Seeing this ring in a jewelry store and asking the owner if he could buy it on time and then finally presenting it to your grandmother is more precious than anything to her even now. What happens when Peter chooses the perfect Valentine’s Day card, gives it to his wife and then did not realize it said: TO MY MOTHER! You guessed it! Rocket Shopping can land you on the couch or guest room. So, read the unique way they choose cards, the way the celebrate Valentine’s Day and it would might be wise to follow in your grandfather’s footsteps Joel. I think this might work for me too. Eating Etiquette is followed by Chivalry, which is vital to me. Just holding the door open, walking on the outside of the sidewalk so Abby does not get wet from a passing car and other important tips to keep her happy. Supporting your wife in her business endeavors is admiral in the chapter that shares Deborah’s story. The rules for buying a house and do’s and don’t important not just for newly weds and the chapter about investing thinking you are going to be rich. How to deal with arguments and your correct responses; After you Dear, Yes Dear and Susan and Dan’s story. Dan, next time keep quiet and listen before you take a nosedive. Finally how to win every argument or at least think you do! Pages 134-136 will teach you the right responses. So, Now that you have the tools are you ready to take the marital plunge. If you are still unsure about certain aspects I do suggest you read, underline, reread, take notes, consult with your future wife and make sure that you not just Joel follow the Marital Advice of author Peter Davidson. Make sure that you keep this book handy on your bookshelf to refer to when you forget certain things, words, shopping rules, eating etiquette or even how to deal with arguments so that you will eventually become just like Joel: THE MAGNIFICIENT YOU!

Filled with humor, stories, real life incidents and of course sage wisdom of a grandfather who only wants the best for his grandson and hopes he won’t be A husband that your wife or his wife will throw out of the window in the middle of the night.

Fran Lewis: Just review/MJ Magazine